Hip replacement surgery is a big operation but will make a hell of difference afterward. My mum had knee replacement surgery years ago and went from taking what felt like half an hour to walk to the supermarket and back - extra painfully slow - to then oly 2 months later walking like a pro even pushing out the tourists ( her thing lol) and enjoying life again.
With hip replacement, I think its better recovery time if your weight is lighter.
Did I say hip replacement? I meant to say knee replacement surgery, that's what my Mum's been holding off on. Though, I think she might need hip surgery as well? :thinking:
In which case, going by what you said, grapevine, she going to struggle with the recovery because she has really let herself go since she had me. She's overweight, high-blood pressure, joint arthritis, all of which she acknowleges, even saying she
needs to lose weight. And yet, she doesn't do any to help herself in terms of her health. Just lays on the living couch watching the TV, or lies in bed reading a magazine. She just complains how there's no point in exercising, then bemoans the fact her health is how it is. :idontknow:
And the irony of all this is, my oldest sister would always tell me to try and motivate our Mum to get things done, whenever she was away, and was charged with caring for her. Like showing her how to use my pedal exerciser for a bit. But no, she'd just make an excuse and go back to watch the telly. :kickingmyself:
So, I've kinda given up on her. Nae point trying to help someone, if they're not going make an effort and try to help themselves. Sorry, I know it's my mother, but that's how ah feel. :thumbdown:
